Overview
Salary: $43.20-48 Hourly up to $48.00/hr
Senior Technical Pattern Maker - Lifestyle Apparel (Wovens) We're looking for an experienced Technical Pattern Maker to bring apparel concepts to life-from initial design through factory-ready production. This role sits at the intersection of design, development, and manufacturing, translating creative vision into high-quality, scalable garments. You'll play a critical role in shaping fit, construction, and production standards for lifestyle apparel, with a strong focus on woven products such as denim, jackets, and workwear-inspired pieces.
What You'll Do
- Translate design concepts into production-ready 2D patterns
- Build first prototypes and evolve patterns through the development lifecycle
- Lead and drive fit sessions, providing clear direction and technical expertise
- Write detailed fit comments and construction notes for cross-functional teams and factory partners
- Evaluate samples, identify issues, and implement improvements
- Create and maintain technical specifications (tech packs) with precise construction details
- Partner closely with design, product development, and manufacturing teams
- Ensure designs are optimized for fit, quality, and cost-effective production
What You Bring
- 8+ years of experience in technical pattern making for apparel production
- Strong expertise in woven garments (denim, twill, jackets, pants, fixed waistbands, workwear)
- Proven ability to lead fit sessions and own fit decisions
- Deep knowledge of garment construction, fit, and grading
- Experience creating factory-ready patterns and technical documentation
- Ability to assess and improve physical samples and prototypes
- A portfolio showcasing technical pattern work (lifestyle apparel required)
Nice to Have
- Experience with 3D garment design tools (e.g., CLO or similar)
- Familiarity with PLM systems or digital product workflows
- Background in lifestyle or workwear apparel brands
- Experience supporting global manufacturing and factory commercialization
Who You Are
- Detail-oriented with a strong technical eye for fit and construction
- Confident leading discussions and influencing decisions across teams
- Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- Open to feedback and comfortable iterating on designs
- Focused on delivering production-ready, scalable solutions
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